Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,640.28, 670,191.96 and 267,874
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 485,640.28, 670,191.96 and 267,874 is: 369,670.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485,640.28 : 670,191.96 = 267,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485,640.28/670,191.96 = 267,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485,640.28x = 670,191.96 × 267,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485,640.28x = 179,527,001,093.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,527,001,093.04/485,640.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,670.74
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